Confederation of APC Support Groups Condemn Planned Protest By Proscribed Groups, AASG against Tinubu

Confederation of All Progressives Congress Support Groups (CASG) has condemned in its totality the Planned protest by Proscribed Amalgamated APC support groups scheduled to hold Friday at Abuja .

According to CASG, the protest is not only ill-timed ,but also a clear evidence of personal greed; interest and self agrandisement by members of proscribed support groups.

Briefing journalists in Abuja about the intrigues behind the planned protest, the Director General of the Confederation of APC Support Groups,Engineer Kailani Muhammad said ,”it has also become glaring to all that their tendencies for gaining positions in federal appointments or reward system, is premised on desperate and negative
perspectives of the do- or -die syndrome.

The DG who advised the members to
shun the protest where black uniform will be used to castigate and
embarrass Mr President and the APC, said , “The whole misadventure is absurd. If the defunct AASG has problem with the election process, it would have discussed the issues with the National
Chairman of APC, Engr Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, instead of making a
hasty and ill- advised decision to stage a protest to the Presidency.

In the first place, the association is the architect of the messy situation it
now finds itself.

He explained efforts made to resolve the problems abinitio,”Recall that not too long ago, the same defunct AASG organized an unnecessary protest and stormed the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, demanding for immediate federal appointments and threatening brimstone.

“With these unfolding negative developments, it has become very clear
that the wayward Amalgamated of APC Support Groups, under the control of either Hajiya Danjaki or Dr Ladan is an embodiment of negative
tendencies.

“Recall that at a time when appointed as the Director -General to resolve the issues when Dr Nasir Ladan and Hajiya Maryam Danjaki arrived at the brim of destruction. We came out then and condemned the action in it’s totality. In the same vein, the proscribed Almagamated has again slated Friday, the 24th of November, 2023, for another ill advised protest.

“By the grace of God Almighty, I was able to unravel the mysterious cycle
and put AASG back on a sound footing. Barely four weeks on assumption
of office, I gave Hajiya Danjaki, N100 million to disburse to support groups
for mobilisation before the general election of 2023. To the utter surprise
of everyone, Danjaki misappropriated the money and in the process, about 70% went into her personal bank account and some of her family members.

“Thereafter, she broke away from the umbrella body of AASG to form a
dissident faction with her as the DG. It was then that uncontrollable crises
reared it’s ugly head and threatened to consume Amalgamated.

“It is therefore shocking that Hajiya Danjaki and Dr Ladan, are on an effort
to smear the image of our most respected National Chairman, His
Excellency, Engr Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who as a seasoned administrator is
trying his best to bring life back into the organization, after the exit of Sen
Abdullahi Adamu.

“It would seem that Hajiya Danjaki and Dr Ladan are using a two edged
sword to distract President Bola Tinubu and at the same time, discredit
our revered National Chairman. The synergy is the callous interpretation
of killing two birds with one stone.

“This time, their destination is the Presidential Villa, where they intent to
vent their anger on President Bola Tinubu, as to why the APC has the guts
to ask them to part with certain amounts of money in order to participate
in an election for leadership positions in AASG.

“AASG under the leadership of any of the duo, has no vision or template to
assist the President Bola Tinubu or the APC as a political party, in it’s
resolve to revamp the economy and put Nigeria back on the pedestal of
socio -political and human capital developments.

“It is becoming clearer by the day that, AASG, like the opponents, is a
negative factor, with an agenda to derail the Tinubu government’s much
anticipated RENEWED HOPE AGENDA.
It is also clear to all that, the defunct AASG has thrown the requisite need
for loyalty to the party, and in the process, abandoned matured
coordinated synergy in the developmental templates of government.

” In the abandonment of the above cherished principles, Hajiya Danjaki and
Dr Ladan, have adopted the synergy of desperation, greed and self -end
agenda, to the detriment of President Bola Tinubu RENEWED HOPE AGENDA”

He further stated: ” The Bola Ahmed Tinubu,s government is barely six months. It deserves a peaceful atmosphere to work for it to give to Nigerians the much desired
benefits of Democracy it promised and intends to deliver.

“Amalgamated is a crises ridden association. It manufactured problems by the day at will. Its total disregard and disrespect for principles and
ideology, as enshrined in the APC constitution, has made it the prodigal
son which this time around, must be discarded.

“AASG selfish intents and greed are coated with avoidable consequential
manifestations that showcase inept ideas. The proscribed association, by
it’s actions and inactions, had severally proved itself as an embodiment of
confusion that is positioned on the tripod of disloyalty, disrespect and
distraction to constituted authority.
There is nowhere in the world, where a support group of a ruling political
party will engage the party, in a public tussle, without exhausting internal
mechanism for conflict resolution.
The indulgence of AASG to rush to public domain, whenever it feels, is an
induced shameful and disgusting miscarriage of the path to tread in the
demand of justice.

“As it is said in the Holy books, if one hand becomes a hindrance for you to
enter into the kingdom of God, cut it off. For it is better for you to enter
into the kingdom of God with one hand, than to enter into hell with two hands.

“We at the CONFEDERATION of APC Support Groups family are willing,
ready and positioned to engage anyone, anywhere, anytime, who mischievously encroach into the territory of the Presidency, the National Chairman or the National Secretariat of the APC,s terrain. Let them be assured that they will be engaged on a one- on- one basis. This advice should be taken seriously by wayward antagonists.”

FADOJOE RAISES ALARM OVER THE REVELATION OF N6 BILLION EXPENSES IN FIRST THREE MONTHS BY GOVERNOR ADELEKE OF OSUN STATE

The Osun State born former presidential aspirant under Labour Party, Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph aka Fadojoe has raised alarm over the news making the round that some governors spent so much in their first three months, focusing specifically on Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State who he said spent N6 billion in the first three months.

In a video broadcast directed at Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, through his official YouTube channel he said, “this is the first time I will talk about Osun State issue since Governor Ademola Adeleke took over the mantle of leadership in my dear state. I’ve been talking about issues concerning the entire country, but at this juncture, it’s expedient for me to talk about the issues that affect Osun State, being my very state of origin after the release of the budget that we heard of what some governors spent in just three months, it’s ludacris and ridiculous to hear of how much our leaders are wasting in this country.

“Specifically for Osun State, as one of the states that is thriving in the South West zone of Nigeria. The state that the people are predominantly civil servants, traders and also prides in agricultural production; with resources in cocoa, gold and even crude oil that has not been well exploited in the state.

“It was shocking to hear that the state government led by Governor Ademola Adeleke had spent whooping N6 billion just in the first three months in office. And I began to wonder what the N6 billion was used for in three months, especially a country and specifically a state where people cannot even afford three square meal a day.

The national leader of Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative aka Rescue Movement For New Nigeria, Fadojoe added that Governor Adeleke spending N6 billion in six months means he spends N66.7 million daily. “The pertinent question begging for answer to Osun State people is, what is our governor using N66.7 million to do everyday? And if it continues this way it means he will spend N24 billion in one year and almost N100 billion in four years of his term”.

Observing that Osun is a state where there are so many roads that need to be constructed, where there is not even state of the art library and stadium, a state where there are schools in bad shape that need to be renovated and totally overhauled and that even some of those schools pupils sit on the floor as there are no chairs to sit on.

“In my opinion, a governor in Nigeria should not spend above N100 million in a month for meals and welfare, especially with the present situation of this country. And anything more than that, I will tag it high level of corruption.

“For instance, if my governor spends even N1 billion in three months instead of N6 billion, there would have been N5 billion left from this and that could have been enough to create jobs and get some youths employed or to construct many roads in Osun State that lead towns and villages together; to facilitate smoother movement for people like traders, for farmers to convey their farm products and other vehicular movements that would have positively impacted the economy of the state.

“Things cannot continue like this if our leaders truly want to serve our people.

“Considering the expenditure of Osun State with the revenue generated based on available record, the state is generating N43 billion and the expenditure is put at N42 billion. That means the state only generate to spend.

“My dear Governor Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke, your slogan is ‘Imole De’ meaning, ‘light has come’, I plead with you that you give your best to serve the good people of Osun State. Let your administration truly bring the expected light to our people who sacrificed so much to get you elected and supported you so much all through the election petition tribunal up to the supreme court. Good governance is the best reward you can give our dear great people of Osun State.

Nembe Crude Oil: Conferdation of APC Support Groups Hails NNPCL for International Market Grade 

… Says Tinubu’s Govt. Committed to Moving Nigeria Forward 

Confederation of All Progressives Congress Support Groups (CAPSG) has hailed Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for announcing  introduction of Nembe Crude Oil Grade, into the international crude oil market.

According to the support  groups,the introduction of the blend is coming at a time when the lingering conflict between Russia and Ukraine has made many European countries to seek for crude oil products that aligns with their market preference.

Briefing journalists in Kaduna on the positive developments and the challenges in the country, the Director General of Confederation of APC Support Groups,Engineer Kailani Muhammad explained: “Since the war, the crude industry has been changing faster than ever before as markets in Europe become more tied in with global crude oil trade. But with the introduction of Nembe grade, Nigeria’s crude oil grade is on its way to becoming a steady preference for many European refiners.

“From all indication, the move by the NNPC is a significant development for Nigeria, as it will help to diversify the country’s crude oil exports and reduce its reliance on a few key grades.

“Before the export of Nembe Crude, the crude oil grades peculiar to Nigeria are Bonny Light which is a light, sweet crude oil with a low sulfur content prized for its high quality and versatility; Qua Iboe which which is similar to Bonny Light, but it is slightly heavier and has a higher API gravity.

“There is also Forcados, which is a slightly higher sulfur content than Bonny Light or Qua Iboe but more viscous than the Bonny Light and Qua Iboe.

Similarly, Nigeria’s crude oil grades include Brass River and Escravos which have higher sulfur content than the other Nigerian grades and are also more viscous.

“But the unique selling point of the Nembe Crude Oil grade with an API gravity is that it has a low sulphur content and low carbon footprint due to flare gas elimination, fitting perfectly into the required spec of major buyers in Europe.

“In the past twelve months, the oil market has absorbed the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions imposed in response by the United States, the European Union and their allies in Asia.

“Russia’s crude and fuel exports have been redirected to South and East Asia, while former markets in Europe have been backfilled with crude and products from the Middle East and Asia.”

Speaking on efforts made in the area of  education , the DG commended  the President for ordering  the immediate cancellation of a policy empowering the Federal Government to automatically deduct 40% from the internally generated revenues (IGR) of federal universities. The policy was scheduled to commence in November 2023. Critics had deemed it detrimental to the financial stability of public universities.

“The 40 per cent IGR automatic deduction policy stands cancelled. This is not the best time for such policy since our universities are struggling,” Tinubu said at the 75th Founder’s Day ceremony of the University of Ibadan (UI) on Friday.”

He expressed optimism that with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in helms of affairs as the President , Nigerians should be assured the challenges of bad economy and insecurity will soon become history . 

Kaduna: Nurul-Islam School graduates 12 on Qur’an memorisation.

A Kaduna-based Islamic school, Nurul-Islam School of Arabic and Islamic Studies, has successfully graduated 12 tutored to memorise the Holy Qur’an.

The graduands were also awarded with certificates of completion in a funfair event held on Sunday, at Amreen Academy Hayin Danmani, kaduna.

Speaking at the occasion, a member of the school management and a veteran journalist, Comrade Musa Mohammed, said the school was established for the purpose of impacting Islamic knowledge on children at their early stage of life.

Comrade Mohammed said inculcating Islamic knowledge in children would help address the security challenge facing the country and boost its image in the comity of nations.

Sheikh Musa Yahaya, who is the chief imam of the Hayin Danmani community, advised the graduands to be obedient, respectful and dutiful to their parents and God. He also charged the parents to follow up with their children in improving their knowledge on the path of God.

“I will charged you to be respectful and dutiful and obedient to your parents who gave you the opportunity to follow the path of Allah. Let the memorisation of the Holy Qur’an that you have acquired should an everlasting legacy.” He advised.

The Proprietor, Mrs. Lauratu Abdullahi Idris thanked those who had contributed immensely to the success of the graduation ceremony.

She charged the graduands to maintain the impacts of the Holy Qur’an they acquired by reciting a part on daily basis.

The Proprietor also called on Muslims to invest their resources to promote Islam and shun frivolous spending

In his address, the Chairman of the occasion, Sheikh Aminu Sautul-Sunnah commended the proprietor for dedicating her resources toward the uplifting of God’s knowledge.

He admonished the graduands to cherish the knowledge acquired and not relented in seeking God’s knowledge at all time.

According to him; “The best way to achieve this is to cherish the knowledge of the Holy Qur’an at all time, especially when you are still young and you would be blessed in return.”

He urged Muslim parents to always send their wards for early Qur’anic knowledge. “Parents are advised to let their children learn these spiritual rites, because the gains will moderate them on how to love a meaningful life.

The event features recitation from the Holy Qur’an, presentation of certificates of attendance and a lecture titled ‘The importance of Holy Qur’an’.

FORUM COMMENDS SOKOTO GOVERNOR’S MILESTONES, LAMPOONS MEDIA ATTACKERS

The Sokoto Progressives Forum (SPF) has hailed Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what it described as his “fast-growing masses-friendly administration, unrivalled in the last eight years”.

The SPF, in a media statement it issued to newsmen in Kaduna and endorsed by its Chairman, Barrister Mohammed Sani Goronyo and Secretary-General Bashir Isa, said Governor Aliyu has achieved in 100 days what his predecessor in the PDP could not do in eight years. They cited an instance with the revamping of portable drinking water supply “something that has not been witnessed for many years by innocent voters of Sokoto”.

The SPF also took a swipe at “a group of desperate mischief-makers who are on the payroll of election losers, masquerading as Tinubu For Real, working in cahoots with fifth columnists hoping to distract the attention of Sokoto people”.

Goronyo, in the statement, said their group is composed of “true citizens of Sokoto State and we are therefore on ground, monitoring the policies and programmes of Governor Ahmed Aliyu. We therefore challenge the so-called ‘Tinubu for Real’ group to prove to us if they ever visited Sokoto”.

Turning to the claim by the Arc Isa Ibrahim group’s “spurious claims” on banditry in Sokoto the SPF said: “we challenge Governor Aliyu’s blind attackers to visit Sokoto first and find out the latest developments on the renewed effort of security agencies to secure the State. We are sure the group relied on old details, prior to the assumption of office by Governor Aliyu”.

The SPF on the other hand, called on security agents to arrest and investigate the Arc Isa Ibrahim group, for “that malicious, mischievous press release, designed to undermine the successes recorded by the Military, police Civil Defence and others, in dealing blows on Sokoto terrorists”.

The group commended Governor Aliyu for
“speedily breaking the records by buying vehicles to ease transportation difficulties for the people of Sokoto State, especially in this era where transportation services are part of the pillars of a strong economy. It is indeed heartwarming that for the first time in more than five years, Sokoto has a young Turk as governor who is spearheading a knowledge-driven economy, efficient and affordable transportation system and prompt payment of workers salaries, among other welfare issues”.

Marathon Sermon:Cleric to Commence 60 Hours Voyage  for Guinness World Record 

In a bid to create a Guinness world record , Reverend Emmanuel Sunday Olorunmagba ,the president of Total Liberation Mission said all is set to Commence a sixty-hour marathon sermon to propagate the gospel of God all over the world .

According to him, the decision to embark on a marathon  sermon is in total obedience to the Bible, specifically some  verses he  quoted. 

Speaking at world press conference at the weekend , Reverend Emmanuel Sunday Olorunmagba explained: “I have resolved amongst other things to always take advantage of any opportunity to reach out with the Living Word of God, seizing any moment to present the message of salvation, hope, deliverance, healing, encouragement, reproof and rebuke; with the aim that as many people as possible will be touched. 

“This is my number goal for seizing the opportunity of this Guinness World Record attempt. Hence, if those of you whose aim is also to ensure the word of God is brought to people at all costs, I invite you to partner with this move and disappoint your religious dogmatism (for those still holding to it).”

The anchor man for the Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt for the World Longest Sermon Marathon by Individual, however said , “I envisage more attacks from religious folks who believe that preaching the word of God or reaching out with the Gospel must be in strict adherence to their hold-tight religious fundamentalism. Even my Lord Jesus did not find it easy with the religious folks of His days as He was so criticised, attacked, persecuted and even brutally murdered for His system of reaching out to people, which was not in total agreement with the religious dogmatic and fundamentalists of that era. 

“He (Lord Jesus) was called a glutton, a drunk and friend of tax collectors. He was seen as always going against even the religious beliefs of the Jews. Yet they claimed to be seeds of Abraham. But Jesus reminded them that if truly they are seeds of Abraham they would do the work of Abraham and not seeking to kill Him.

“Just like many religious folks including but not limited to even Pastors and other Servants of God that supposed to have better understanding, they have been lending themselves to the devil as instrument of attacks to attempt to kill this vision of reaching out to wider audience through taking advantage of Guinness World Record (GWR). But as my Lord Jesus Christ said to Peter when he (Peter) allowed himself to be used by the devil, I say to all those who have become instrument of attacks in the hand of the devil, trying to discourage me, “…Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.” -Matthew 16:23

” Nevertheless, even if those religious dogmatic folks still continue to erroneously assume that it is not good to take advantage of good opportunity like this to reach more people with the Gospel (the word of God), then just obey the following scripture: Philippians 1:18

“But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice.”

” In line with the Bible as quoted above, even if some Christians still continue to assume that my proposing to use the Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt as opportunity to reach out with the word of God is from false motive, as far as it is the word of our God that I will reach out with, the reaction of a true child of God should be to rejoice and “continue to rejoice.”

“I am most grateful to all of you present for this Press Conference. And all of you supporting already including those who still promised to support, God bless you all in Jesus Mighty Name.”

Dr. Dungurawa Expressed Confidence In Supreme Court, Says Abba Kabir will be affirmed as the Kano State Governor.

The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Dr. Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa has described the judgement of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja which sacked Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf as a temporary setback, saying the judgement its about political internal affairs and it cannot stand the test of time.

The chairman, in an interview with Blueprint, said, he have confidence in the Supreme Court to do the needful.

“I am enthusiastic that Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf will remain on the governor seat to complete his tenure; we have confidence in the Supreme Court to do the needful”.

“Abba Kabir will be affirmed as the Kano State Governor by the Supreme Court”.

“The people of Nigeria, particular those in Kano know that our party is the leading party in the state and this has been demonstrated in the other elections”.
” We have the highest members of the State and National Assembly, from the state and we are with the grassroots”.

The party chairman appeal to the good people of Kano State to remain calm and avoid provocation from the opposition who are enjoying a temporary victory.

Reacting to the judgement on Friday, he said the wish of millions of people of Kano will stand at the end of the day, maintaining that Abba Kabir will remain as the governor of Kano State and complete his tenure.

“The judgement clearly stood against logic and legal precedents”.

“How can argument at tribunal was different at the Appeal Court”.

It could be recalled that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday affirmed the tribunal judgment which declared the All Progressive Congress candidate, Nasiru Gawuna winner of the governorship election.

Delivering judgment on the matter on Friday, the appeal court held that Yusuf was not qualified to contest the election.

The three-member panel led by Justice M.A Adumeh held that Yusuf was not in the membership register of his political party.

Fadojoe Blames Citizens For Complicity In  Problems Besieging Nigeria… As He Raises Alarm Over Racketeering At  Nigeria Immigration Service

Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph aka Fadojoe, the leader of Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative aka Rescue Movement For New Nigeria who was a presidential aspirant under Labour Party in the last election, has blamed Nigerians for being complicit in the enormous tragedies bedeviling the country, as it’s still the same citizens being induced financially to be used to continuously rig the election to get the same set of politicians they keep complaining of into power.

Speaking through his usual broadcast on his official YouTube channel in a message that he said was “both to the Nigeria government and Nigerian as a people. It’s obvious that right now in our country everyone is beginning to cry foul and even most of those who supported this administration to power have no mouth to defend the government again considering what is now happening.

He further lamented that the Tinubu led administration that should have started by patronizing made in Nigeria cars (even if the government still insisted on investing such huge amount of money in acquiring vehicles. “And the money used to buy the exotic cars should have produced over one million jobs for Nigerian youths, and  should have stimulated the economy and helped our dwindling naira that keeps crashing against dollar, euro, pounds and every other currencies around the world.

The activist also added that “the Aso Rock that was renovated should have been done with made in Nigeria products instead of importation of the products used in the renovation that gulped so much money from the nation treasury. We imported everything in this country yet we want the economy to be better. There is no country in the world that so relied on importation that the currency will be of serous value and that the nation will be better of.

“If our nation must be better, we must look inward and do what will create jobs and ensure productivity among our youths. But in our nation so much money has been borrowed that cannot be accounted for. Like the N5 billion shared for each state for palliatives, till now no state has been able to vividly account for the so called palliatives for the citizens. And not even a single Nigerian has been able to testify of receiving palliatives; not even the N5,000 they claimed that would be given to the poor.”

Stressing that, “we are living in a country where we have everything, but lacked everything because we have helped to bring to power, leaders that have no clue about good governance and those who desire personal and family agrandissement above the wellbeing of the citizens they rule over. So we are where we are today because of the complicity of the citizens that always sell out their country every four years for mere peanuts that can’t last them for a week. Then the same people will return to social media to lament for another four years and after the four years, still end up selling out again and return to cry.

“Hence, if there must be changes, if there must be a new Nigeria; then the citizens themselves have roles to play. This brings my address to the just concluded gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo States. The same people suffering under the unbearable yokes of serious misrule and are crying daily of bad governance were still collecting N1,000 some N5,000 some wrappers just to vote the same set of people that have crashed the economy and subjected the citizens to unbearable hardship. 

“We now begin to wonder if Nigerians are truly tired of the calamity befalling the country and really desire a change. Because if there must be a change in our country then we all must be ready to offer the sacrifices needed for the change.

“Funny enough, the flimsy excuses they will be giving is that things are hard, things are so bad and that was why they collected the money, But the pertinent question to ask them is if the peanuts they have been collecting have better their lives since 1999 they have been collecting it? 

“To make matter worse, the educated people are not left out.  INEC officials, Returning Officers, Collation Officers and other adhoc staff are educated, even some are professors, yet we still hear of serious election rigging under their very watch, while most of them are also accused of being directly involved. This last three governorship election are total shame to our beloved country as the cry over the manipulations was so much. Then we will continue to wonder if there will ever be solution to the myriad of problems besieging our dear country.

“The countries we are running to like America, Canada etc are better today because the citizens paid the price for the sacrifice towards a great nation, without succumbing to selling their future. There is no politician that can give out bribe without the person or people to collect. And any politician that needs to bribe you to get your votes obviously has absolutely nothing to offer as good governance. Until Nigerians are resolute in refusing to collect money to sell their future then we can not boast of a nation”.

In a similar scenario, he raised alarm over the racketeering rocking the Nigeria Immigration Service, whereby he alleged that those who want to obtain their International Passport, before they can be captured they are made to make another payment without evidence of payment, after they have made payment directly to designated government account. Categorically asserting that he has evidences to back up the allegations. And “if the Minister of Interior is not aware, I am calling his attention to the that now and I can clearly confirm the point raised here.

“What a country we are running! A country where laws and orders are not obeyed, especially by the so called highly placed. Our country is a place where people watch lawlessness being perpetrated and look away. A country where both the ruled and the rulers want to continue in the same errors, yet expect changes. A country where we help put bad people in power and expect something good. A country where we keep supporting the same people destroying the country and expect magic. 

“If we must have a new nation then, we must all sacrifice and do something new. We must support and elect people who have something to offer without financial inducement”, he concluded.